Family and Child Benefits in Canada
The Canada Child Benefit and other benefits for families.
Family benefits are paid on last year's income, which is why a payment can change in July even when nothing changed at home. This hub is for parents and caregivers who want to know what they're entitled to and why the amount moves.
Start with the Canada Child Benefit guide, which explains adjusted family net income and the July payment-period reset. Every amount and threshold links to the CRA page for the benefit year named, and examples use labelled illustration incomes.
Both parents need to file a return every year to keep benefits flowing, even with little or no income.
What this hub helps you decide:
- How much Canada Child Benefit will I get?
- Why did my payment change in July?
- What income counts toward the test?
- What do I need to file to keep it?
Updated November 2026 · 1 guide by Andrew
Start here
New to government benefits? Read the overview first: Canadian Government Benefits Guide (2026): Every Major Program and Who Qualifies.
All Family & Child Benefits guides
Canada Child Benefit: The July Reset and Adjusted Family Net Income
CCB follows adjusted family net income from the prior return, then runs from July to June. A bonus, a custody change, or an RRSP deduction moves next year's benefit.